The first images look a bit strange and grainy because they are from the hazard cameras down by the wheels. Also there are transparent dust caps on the lenses; these will be dropped soon. The hi-res images will come from the mast cameras over the next few days.

Not the lab any more sticky, I’m retired. The studio maybe (I wish), my armchair is most probable. Anywhichways I’ve posted the early Curiosity images back at home and I’ll do more as time allows. I may even revamp the old place, it’s about time.

[As if anyone else is even remotely interested in the greatest feat of engineering and science since the Moon landings]

I’m very distrustful of ‘the establishment’, and enjoy a good conspiracy theory as well as the next bloke, but I have not seen anything other than crackpot waffle to discredit the moon landings.

‘Call me Dave’ Cameron as prime minister, with William Vague as No1 international statesman, however…… now you’re talking unbelievable. Much more of this, and someone will claim that Mitt ‘walking on one knuckle’ Romney is going to be the next president of the USA!

Who can vouch for the authenticity of that, or any other of Sibrel’s films. Camera trickery, selective editing and biased, manipulative commentary can be indulged in by all parties. There’s nothing conclusive there to convince me…. sorry.

We do ‘Caroline’ and ‘Down Down’ but not on YouTube. I’ve no up to date recordings at all and the line up is flexible (there’s usually six of us now – different drummer and new guitarists to the video) so it’s hard enough to get together for a gig, never mind a full day in a studio. Want to though.

If we get out your way sometime I’ll try to let you know, but Dewsbury or Batley is more likely.